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Paying for UT Austin

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what UT Austin actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at UT Austin for families earning under $100,000 a year. Free tuition (and fees) for in-state families earning ≤$100k via Texas Advance Commitment/Promise Plus (starting Fall 2025); partial support $100k-$125k; no-loan pledge for eligible students.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run UT Austin's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$12,157/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$14,135/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$17,258/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$25,597/yr after aid
$110k+$28,408/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$30,762
In-state tuition$11,752
Out-of-state tuition$41,070
Room & board$13,600
Average net price$17,842
Students on aid60%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

UT Austin cost & aid FAQ

How much does UT Austin cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $17,842 per year at UT Austin after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $30,762. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does UT Austin cost by family income?

At UT Austin, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $12,157 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $28,408 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does UT Austin offer free tuition?

Yes. UT Austin waives tuition for families earning under $100,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does UT Austin give financial aid to international students?

Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with UT Austin's financial aid office.

Does UT Austin meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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